Many researchers have published books &amp; articles&nbsp;that include abstracts from various North Carolina newspapers. &nbsp;This page serves as a guide for locating books that may include details on your ancestors. Books are roughly arranged by county though some overlap may occur. &nbsp;Note: this page emphasis print items.

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Many researchers have published books &amp; articles&nbsp;that include abstracts from various North Carolina newspapers. &nbsp;This page serves as a guide for locating books that may include details on your ancestors. Books are roughly arranged by county though some overlap may occur. &nbsp;Note: this page emphasizes&nbsp;'''print items'''. The link to WorldCat.org will help you locate the book in a library near you. &nbsp;If you are looking for online sources, check the individual county pages here on the wiki, at the NCGenWeb, or at [http://www.deathindexes.com/northcarolina/index.html deathindexes.com].

Also keep in mind that a newspaper often included news from more than just the parent county, but also extending into neighboring counties. &nbsp;As you review this list, it may be helpful to check [http://maps.google.com Google Maps] for a better understanding of geographic coverage.&nbsp;

Also keep in mind that a newspaper often included news from more than just the parent county, but also extending into neighboring counties. &nbsp;As you review this list, it may be helpful to check [http://maps.google.com Google Maps] for a better understanding of geographic coverage.&nbsp;

*<u>From Time into Eternity Obituaries, Death and Funeral Notices for Persons with Ties to the Roanoke-Chowan Area from 1874 -1899</u>. Includes notices relevant to Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton counties.&nbsp;[[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1257714 Family History Library]|&nbsp;[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/59228568 WorldCat]]

*<u>Obituaries from the Bladen Journal, Bladen County, North Carolina, 1929-199</u><u>0</u> - by Elmer Wagers. [[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50039493 WorldCat]]

==== Bumcombe County ====

==== Bumcombe County ====

*<u>Marriage and death notices from extant Asheville, N.C. newspapers, 1840-1870</u> - by Robert M. Topkins. [[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F104801 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3770468 WorldCat]]&nbsp;

*<u>Marriage and death notices from extant Asheville, N.C. newspapers, 1840-1870</u> - by Robert M. Topkins. [[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F104801 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/3770468 WorldCat]]&nbsp;

*<u>Death notices from the People's Press (Salem, North Carolina), 1851-1892 an indexed abstract</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Robert M. Topkins [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F675150 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37711108 WorldCat]]<br>

*<u>Death notices from the People's Press (Salem, North Carolina), 1851-1892 an indexed abstract</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Robert M. Topkins [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F675150 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37711108 WorldCat]]<br>

*<u>Hertford edition, town of Ahoskie in early times, 1889-1939</u> - by the Hertford County Herald [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F573485 Family History Library ]]

*<u>Hertford edition, town of Ahoskie in early times, 1889-1939</u> - by the Hertford County Herald [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F573485 Family History Library ]]

*<u>Marriage notices from the Western Democrat, Charlotte, N.C., 1853-1870 an index</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Carol Haywood and Rose L. Grantham [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1209745 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10179086 WorldCat]]

*<u>Marriage notices from the Western Democrat, Charlotte, N.C., 1853-1870 an index</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Carol Haywood and Rose L. Grantham [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1209745 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10179086 WorldCat]]

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*<u>Death Notices from the Charlotte Democrat, 1871-1897: An Index</u> - by Robert Topkins. [[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25685053 WorldCat]]

*<u>Real estate and legal notices from Charlotte, North Carolina, newspapers, 1835-1847</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Glenn M. Cook [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1272107 Family History Library]| [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1272107 Available Online&nbsp;]]

*<u>Real estate and legal notices from Charlotte, North Carolina, newspapers, 1835-1847</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Glenn M. Cook [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1272107 Family History Library]| [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1272107 Available Online&nbsp;]]

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==== Orange County ====

==== Orange County ====

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*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1047131 Marriage and death notices from the Hillsborough recorder, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina] --2 volumes cover 1820-1845. By Barry Munson.&nbsp;

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*<u>Marriage and death notices from the Hillsborough recorder, Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina</u> --2 volumes cover 1820-1845. By Barry Munson. [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1047131 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48879325 WorldCat]]

==== Pasquotank County ====

==== Pasquotank County ====

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*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F781982 Abstracts from The Old North State, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1849-1850] - by&nbsp;Raymond Parker Fouts

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*<u>Abstracts from The Old North State, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 1849-1850</u> - by&nbsp;Raymond Parker Fouts. [[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F781982 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35453516 WorldCat]]

*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F192758 Marriage and death notices from the Western Carolinian (Salisbury, North Carolina) 1820-1842, an index] -&nbsp;compiled by Robert M. Topkins.&nbsp;

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*<u>Marriage and death notices from the Western Carolinian (Salisbury, North Carolina) 1820-1842, an index</u> -&nbsp;compiled by Robert M. Topkins.&nbsp;[[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F192758 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/8929122 WorldCat]]

*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1493160 Abstracts of obituaries in newspapers of Stokes County, North Carolina 1915-1976] -&nbsp;abstracted by Lucile Bowles

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*<u>Abstracts of obituaries in newspapers of Stokes County, North Carolina 1915-1976</u> -&nbsp;abstracted by Lucile Bowles&nbsp;[[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1493160 Family History Library]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298257340 WorldCat]]

*<u>Comprehensive Listing of Cemeteries and Obituaries in and Around Surry County, N.C.: Including Virginia Border Counties As Well</u> -- by Lemuel Kallam. [[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20127883 WorldCat]]

*<u>Abstracts of vital records from Raleigh, North Carolina</u> - by Lois Smathers Neal. 3-volume set that spans 1799-1839. [[http://openlibrary.org/works/OL6560769W/Abstracts_of_vital_records_from_Raleigh_North_Carolina_newspapers Family History Library] | [[Abstracts of vital records from Raleigh, North Carolina, newspapers|WorldCat]]] &nbsp;

*<u>Abstracts of vital records from Raleigh, North Carolina</u> - by Lois Smathers Neal. 3-volume set that spans 1799-1839. [[http://openlibrary.org/works/OL6560769W/Abstracts_of_vital_records_from_Raleigh_North_Carolina_newspapers Family History Library] | [[Abstracts of vital records from Raleigh, North Carolina, newspapers|WorldCat]]] &nbsp;

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*<u>Abstracts of genealogical items from "The Yadkin Ripple" 1893-1903</u> --&nbsp;abstracted and indexed by Lewis Shore Brumfield with some additional notes by Frances H. Casstevens&nbsp;[[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F661235 Family History Librar]| [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31044139 WorldCat]]

*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F661235 Abstracts of genealogical items from "The Yadkin Ripple" 1893-1903] --&nbsp;abstracted and indexed by Lewis Shore Brumfield with some additional notes by Frances H. Casstevens

Overview

Many researchers have published books & articles that include abstracts from various North Carolina newspapers. This page serves as a guide for locating books that may include details on your ancestors. Books are roughly arranged by county though some overlap may occur. Note: this page emphasizes print items. The link to WorldCat.org will help you locate the book in a library near you. If you are looking for online sources, check the individual county pages here on the wiki, at the NCGenWeb, or at deathindexes.com.

Also keep in mind that a newspaper often included news from more than just the parent county, but also extending into neighboring counties. As you review this list, it may be helpful to check Google Maps for a better understanding of geographic coverage.

From Time into Eternity Obituaries, Death and Funeral Notices for Persons with Ties to the Roanoke-Chowan Area from 1874 -1899. Includes notices relevant to Bertie, Gates, Hertford, and Northampton counties. [Family History Library| WorldCat]

County-Specific

Alexander County

Newspaper obituary index Alexander county, North Carolina 1986-1992 taken from The Taylorsville Times, The Time Advatage ... Statesville Record and Landmark - compiled by Evelina Davis Miller [Family History Library| WorldCat]

Catawba County

A trip down memory lane, the first decade of the Enterprise transcripts and abstracts of articles from the Enterprise for Catawba, Mountain Creek, and Caldwell townships, N.C - compiled by James W. Miller. [Family History Library| WorldCat]

Marriage and death notices in newspapers published in Wilmington, North Carolina, 1797-1842 and marriage contracts of New Hanover County, citizens 1728-1855 - by Ida Kellum Brooks [Family History Library | WorldCat]